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Zika Family History

Zika Surname Meaning

Czech (also Zíka): from a short form of the personal name Zikmund Czech form of Siegmund.

Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Zikas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zika family from?

You can see how Zika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Zika families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Zika's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zika families in 1880.
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What did your Zika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zika. 14% of Zika men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Zika women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zika were Labor and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Zika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zika census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 736 immigration records available for the last name Zika. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 692 military records available for the last name Zika. For the veterans among your Zika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zika lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Zika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zika in 1940 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zika ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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